United States

[yoo-nahy-tid steyts] / yuˈnaɪ tɪd ˈsteɪts /

NOUN

United States of America

Synonyms

WEAK

America Land of Liberty New World U.S. U.S.A. US US of A USA land of opportunity the States

Example Sentences

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In 2022, an Atlanta court found the “Chrisley Knows Best” couple guilty on charges of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, bank fraud, conspiracy to defraud the United States and tax fraud.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

A trained prosecutor and diplomat, Bajrakitiyabha was educated in Britain, Thailand and the United States, earning a law degree from Cornell University, and serving for a time as Thailand's ambassador to Austria.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Alexander said he had spoken to the British ambassador to the United States who is in touch with US authorities.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

That’s why this isn’t going away in the United States.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Can you imagine a United States where slavery is stamped out?

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan